Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was a U.S. congressional representative from Texas and was the first African American congresswoman to come from the Deep South. Born on February...
Shirley Chisholm
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Shirley Anita Chisholm (née St. Hill) was born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant parents from the Caribbean. Her father, Charles...
Father Divine
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Father Divine’s Peace Mission remains one of the most unorthodox religious movements in America. He may or may not have been born George Baker, either...
Rosa Parks
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Rosa Parks, born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama, is widely known as the “mother of the civil rights movement.” Her act of defiance...
Marcus Garvey
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Marcus Garvey, a prominent figure in the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, left an indelible mark on history through his passionate advocacy for the rights...
Mary McLeod Bethune
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Mary McLeod Bethune was an American educator, civil rights leader, and government official who dedicated her life to improving the lives of African Americans and...
Ella Baker
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Ella Baker, a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement, played a crucial role in advocating for equality and justice. Known for her tireless...
W.E.B. Du Bois
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W.E.B. Du Bois was one of the most important African-American activists during the first half of the 20th century. He co-founded the NAACP and supported...
A. Philip Randolph
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A. Philip Randolph was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. Born on April 15, 1889, in Crescent City, Florida,...
Ida B. Wells
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Ida B. Wells was an influential African American journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. Born into slavery on July 16, 1862,...